 The LG Xenon in black with a 2.8-inch touchscreen with vibrating feedback... |
AT&T Service
This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network (UMTS/HSDPA), which provides download speeds ranging from 700 Kbps to 1.7 Mbps, and upload speeds ranging from 500 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps. This makes it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming.
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Video Share service, which enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.) While using Video Share with family and friends is a fun way to communicate, it's also very useful for business. For example, a majority of users in the architecture, engineering and construction industries rated the ability to share live video through Video Share highly, according to research commissioned by AT&T. Video Share lets you see progress on a job site or review the day's work without having to drive from an office or other site to do so.
 ...and a smooth, slide-out full QWERTY keyboard for easy text messaging and writing longer emails. |
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service and the Internet while on the go. Cellular Video features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And you get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal.
The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.
It's also pre-loaded with AT&T's Mobile Banking application, which is compatible with accounts from banks including Wachovia, SunTrust, Synovus, and BancorpSouth. Mobile Banking from AT&T affords you the flexibility to stay on top of your banking needs while you're on the move, enabling you to check your account balance, securely transfer funds between your eligible accounts, view and pay bills, and review your transaction history. AT&T customers pay no additional fee to access mobile banking and, because the application resides on the handset, the service is optimized to reduce the number of new page views necessary to complete a transaction. Minimal data usage charges apply and vary based on individual use.
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The phone comes with an 80 MB internal memory, which is expandable via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 16 GB in size). The internal phonebook can store up to 500 contacts, with each entry providing space for up to five phone numbers, two email addresses, and a picture ID. The phone also includes nine speed dial options (eight entries plus one voicemail) and support for caller groups as well as designating a specific ringtone to a contact.
Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable). You can save up to 20 Bluetooth pairing and the phone supports two simultaneous pairings.
 The Xenon also features GPS navigation, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, MicroSD expansion to 16 GB and a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder. |
The 2-megapixel camera offers four resolution modes (1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, and 320 x 240 pixels) and it has a 2x digital zoom. It also features white balance and brightness controls, multishot capabilities, night mode for enhanced imagery in low-light conditions, multiple quality options, and your choice of shutter tones (including silent). Additionally, this phone can capture video clips with audio in either 320 x 240 or 176 x 144-pixel resolutions. You can record clips up to 32 seconds for sending via MMS messaging or up to 60 minutes for saving to your PC.
Other features include:
Vital Statistics
The LG Xenon weighs 3.81 ounces and measures 4.16 x 2.11 x 0.62 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 264 hours (11 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's HSDPA 3G network (850/1900 MHz).
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Average Customer Review: based on 19 reviews
LG Xenon - Easy to Text - Touchscreen - Great Phone
August 10, 2009
Reviewer: Rico
I bought the Xenon to replace a Samsung Propel. I wanted a phone that would be easier to text with. The propel had a qwerty keyboard, but the keys were a bit small. The Xenon came along and grabbed my attention. Here are my thoughts on the LG Xenon.
Pros:
- The Xenon keyboard is easy to use, even for a guy like me with bigger fingers.
- The battery life is better than I expected (I don't text all day though so your mileage may vary).
- The touchscreen works fairly easy and seems to respond decent enough for me.
- The screen is large enough to use the Internet for quick information without scrolling constantly.
- The phone is designed well and sleek.
- The phone really is superior to most others for Text Messaging.
Cons:
- The phone has some minor quirks that I'd like to see fixed. Ex: Having to enter your password to clear the entire call log is annoying.
- Since it is a touchscreen, you will want to buy a screen protector. I suggest a rubber protective case with the screen protector.
- If you do not use a data plan you may find yourself accidentally getting online. The work around for this is creating invalid profiles...
Even with the cons listed, I couldn't drop the rating to 4 stars because the phone really is a good deal.
As always, I'd suggest visiting a retail store to try it out before purchasing to make sure it's comfortable for you.
Fantastic phone, great for texting...
July 23, 2009
Reviewer: ceffalo
I went into a store a few weeks ago just to look around and I saw a table with a few cell phones on it and decided to look into the pricing listed (this phone was listed as an upgrade for just $49.99). I wasn't really sure I qualified but it looked good enough for $50 that it would be a nice upgrade to my old LG Shine.
What an understatement. Ok, this phone is not as capable as an IPhone. So what? You can get it for less money, it has fairly easy controls to operate it, and texting is very easy with it. I could not be happier with it and highly recommend this phone to anyone who wants an easy to use phone/texting combo.
Easily store many numbers and names for snap dialing to necessary people. When you need to talk this thing makes it easy for you to do so. I could not be happier with it. Didn't I say that already.
Great phone. I cannot believe the list price. I find it to be perfect for my needs. I use it mainly as a business phone.
Look into this before you buy something a lot more expensive. If you can get a great phone AND save money, you then have nothing to lose but the price.
Great phone
October 2, 2009
Reviewer: Ethan C. F. "Ethan" (Chicago) -
All in all, it's a pretty good phone. Touch screen is above average, but not as good as some of the others on the market (the samsung version of this and the iPhone are the only two I've used that are better, everything else is equal or less), keyboard is great for texting, reception and sound quality are great. Battery life is outstanding until you make a phone call, anything more than 20 minutes will drain the battery pretty quickly. If you don't make any phone calls you shouldn't have to charge it for a week, with calls maybe once every 2 to 3 days. The worse thing is that on occassion if you slam the phone shut the screen will turn off and you have to turn it off and back on again. This doesn't happen often, but it does happen and is frustrating. Just don't slam it!
disappointing
September 2, 2009
Reviewer: Susan Bagan "Hot Momma Snuz" (Kennewick, WA USA) -
After 5 weeks my LG will only intermittently auto rotate, meaning most of the time the keyboard is useless.
Since I chose this phone for texting ease, I find it fairly useless, and am getting a new one under warranty. Hopefully the next one works better.
Replaced my LG VU 920 - MUCH MORE OF A PHONE THAN EXPECTED!
December 7, 2009
Reviewer: Better Business Practices "Thomas Palmer" (Carmichael, CA) -
I bought the LG view in January of 2009. I am not sure if I was cursed this entire year, but I managed to get 7 defective (I mean totally defective-could not have been caused by me. I put a case and a screen protector on the day I get any new phone. In addition, I make sure (because I do not carry a purse) that I get a holder that attached to my belt so its is kept in top conditon. The charging ports went out 4 times, using only the LG charger, and then the battery went out 5 or 6 times as well!
At&t offered my the blue version of the LG XEON, which I was very hesitant to get becuase I loved my LG VU. However, this has proved to be the best phone I have every had, I like it more than my Blackberry and my brother's I-phone, due to the fact I pay 1/3 for unlimited internet ($10) and unlimited text. I thought it didn't have Mobile TV, but there is! For only $10 bucks amonth too!
There are so many apps, a pull out keyboard, a GPS that you can speak to, and so much more!
5 STARS!
This phone sucks. So do LG phones in general.
December 6, 2009
Reviewer: Patrick E. Cortes
I got one of these back in September and I've been regretting it ever since. I at least feel I can say it's not for lack of knowledge on my part; I knew everything about this phone - how it worked, what the menus looked like, all the specs, everything - before I bought it.
First of all, the reception this phone gets is absolutely abysmal. Just awful. It's not an "AT&T" thing; it's a "this phone" thing - my last phone (a Samsung Sync, which was a GREAT PHONE) got way better reception than this piece of crap. And for some reason, even with full reception, picture messaging doesn't work half the time. I try to send my pictures to Facebook through mobile upload. Never had a problem with it on my old phone. On my new one, half the time they go through, half the time they don't. No reason whatsoever.
The touchscreen is not as intuitive as it should be, and I didn't even bother trying to T9 text with it either because the on-screen button layout for texting is set up horribly, to the point where you would need very tiny fingers not to hit the wrong thing. I kept accidentally turning off the T9 mode just by trying to type a letter, or switching it to numbers or symbols. As such, I always had to text with the keyboard.
Worst of all, I only got this phone a few months ago and the other day the screen began failing. It flickers and it periodically goes haywire and suddenly looks as though someone jacked the brightness up about ten times higher than you can actually turn up the brightness (I have mine set all the way.)
It's an awful phone. Don't get it. The only reason I gave it two stars is because it was KINDA cool at first and I do like the qwerty keyboard. I am actually about to walk out the door to get this taken care of and get a different phone at the AT&T store, and so is my sister. Ironically we don't have the same phone, but we do have phones by the same brand: LG. (The touch screen on hers won't work any more - and it's a touch-only phone.) The only other time I've had to return a phone for it not working was years ago and that too was an LG.
Lesson? LG sucks. They make pretty sweet HDTVs, but phones? Not so much.
I love my new phone!!
September 18, 2009
Reviewer: *rose* (USA) -
Yipeeeee! I'm so glad I waited until the black model was available. It looks beautiful.
And the phone works great. Lots of features, easy to use, it's fun and easy to text, speaker phone works well, not big and bulky. I love it!
I've had the phone for about 2 months and I haven't come across anything I don't like about it. It's been very dependable for me. I love the touch screen. I like this touch screen better than the iPhone screen because I don't have to use my finger pads on this phone. I can use my finger nails if I want and it's very fast and a light touch is all that's needed. The iPhone is awesome and in a class of it's own (in my opinion) but I have longer nails and it's hard for me to navigate on the iPhone. I have no problems on the Xenon.
Also, I love that I can get a data plan or not. Nothing is forced on me. That was another reason I steered away from the iPhone. I'm so cheap and to spend an extra $30 a month just for data and have no choice in the matter was something I couldn't justify.
So, I got the Xenon and I'm very happy!! I still drool when my sister is around and she's got her iPhone with her, but I really don't feel that bad. I love my Xenon!
Great for the casual user
September 16, 2009
Reviewer: Erik McNeal
I just upgraded and I've loved the phone since I've had it.
PROS:
Great battery life (considering I only talk and text on it)
Touch screen is responsive
Size is just good enough when using and also to fit into your pocket
Camera quality is pretty good
CONS:
Seems fragile. I already have a small scratch on the screen. I'd recommend screen protector and a case/shell (both are dirt cheap on this site).
Sometimes the touch screen accuracy is off a bit.
Amazing phone
September 25, 2009
Reviewer: phone owner "bn"
i ju st got this phone and it is great. the touchscreen is big and roomy-- easy to use and so is the keyboard. the only setback it has a very selective compatability with wired headphones
Great Phone!!
September 7, 2009
Reviewer: Matthew J. McDevitt
After having this for a week I give it 5 stars. It is a great texting phone and the qwerty keyboard, while smallish, works well. Great sound, great reception! No cons yet.